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Back to work...Electric pump not allowed at work!

I need a recommendation for a good sturdy manual pump for everyday use. I work in a prison and can not bring my electric pump in for many reasons (all of which I completely understand.) I plan to keep the electric in my car for pumping before going on shift and once I get off shift (its an hr.+ long drive home) but I need a manual to use on shift (I found a way around the issue of the electric ) This eliminates the need for me to leave my post to go to my car to pump. So any recommendations would be lovely! I respond well to my electric (PISA) but the hand held attachment I don't respond well to (It will take me far longer than I have time for to get enough milk.)

Re: Back to work...Electric pump not allowed at work!

I haven't used a manual pump but I've heard really good things about the Avent Isis. The LC in my prebaby class said that a lot of moms got equal amounts of milk in the same time as when they used an electric.

Amy married to my bestfriend since 10/30/04 Proud SAHM to DS born 2/17/07 and DD born 9/11/08 Both weaned together 11/2011Currently milk, peach, peanut and tree nut free. DD has outgrown her wheat, cheese, egg, garlic, and citrus allergies

Re: Back to work...Electric pump not allowed at work!

I have an avent manual and a medela harmony. I would pick my medela over the avent anyday. For what ever reason, my milk always manages to get stuck between the horn and massage cusion on the avent pump and it drives me batty cause it loses suction. With the design of the medela pump, I never have any problems with losing suction.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hi I'm Stella, mom to Owen (12/06) and Nathan (07/10) and wife to Dale Holy Batman! with another BOY due to arrive July 2011

Re: Back to work...Electric pump not allowed at work!

I also had good results with the Medela Harmony--only took a little longer than the electric. I replaced the flange with this angled one, which lets me hold my hand at a more comfortable angle and not feel like I have to lean forward: http://www.pumpinpal.com/html/super_shields.htm

Re: Back to work...Electric pump not allowed at work!

I have the Isis and I've never truly obtained letdown with it. Like a PP mentioned, I'm constantly losing suction because of the petal cushion. I get great results with my Medela PIS. I haven't responded well to the Isis handpump. That doesn't mean it wouldn't work well for you though. GL.